District Manager

The District Manager position is responsible for exercising discretion and independent judgment in soliciting independent newspaper carriers, achieving sales, service, and collection standards, and improving market penetration through retention of current customers and solicitation of new customers.

Requirements

• Solicit and contract individuals to effectively service and sell existing and new customers
• Monitor carrier/distributor results daily and initiate corrective action
• Ensure all routine route functions are maintained in the absence of a contractor
• Establish contact and rapport with schools, city offices, and community organizations
• Develop objectives and implement programs
• Anticipate and monitor competitor's activities and recommend counter measures
• Conduct annual route audits to verify profitability
• Conduct ongoing communication with customers to verify new orders, reverse cancellations, and resolve service complaints
• Prepare, submit, and maintain all required reports
• Ability to promote and sell the newspaper while increasing market share
• Available to work various hours Mon. – Sunday and receive phone calls at various hours of the day
• Safely drive to and from various locations in assigned district
• Ensures that all contractor invoices are paid and returns are entered on a Bi-weekly basis
• Interact positively with customers and contractors
• On-site, regular and reliable attendance is required